An empirical examination of advanced manufacturing technology and sourcing practices in developing manufacturing flexibilities

International Journal of Services and Operations Management

Volumn 4, Issue 6, 2008, Pages 652-671

  Oberoi, J S ^a   Khamba, J S ^b   Sushil, ^c   Kiran, R ^d  

^a BABA BANDA SINGH BAHADUR ENGINEERING COLLEGE   (India)

^b PUNJABI UNIVERSITY   (India)

^c INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DELHI   (India)

^d THAPAR UNIVERSITY   (India)

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EID: 45749110580     PISSN: 17442370     EISSN: 17442389     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1504/IJSOM.2008.018721     Document Type: Article

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